As announced earlier today, CHIO Aachen will no longer host a leg of the FEI Furusiyya Nations Cup Series.
In a press release, the FEI noted that “at the time of the December 31st deadline for declaration of participation, we were informed by the German National Federation that Aachen was unable to meet the commercial requirements, and therefore, would not be part of the Furusiyya series in 2014. Despite the best efforts of all parties, with discussions continuing right up to yesterday, it was not possible to resolve this matter.”
Organizers of the World Equestrian Festival, CHIO Aachen, said in a statement that they have come to an agreement with the FEI that the Mercedes-Benz Nations Cup, held at the CHIO Aachen, will no longer form part of the FEI Furusiyya Nations Cup. “We have come to this decision due to substantive and financial reasons,” stated Michael Mronz, general director of the Aachener Reitturnier GmbH, the company responsible for the marketing activities of the CHIO Aachen.
“This new situation means that we are now significantly more flexible regarding which teams we invite to participate,” explained Frank Kemperman, chairman of the Aachen-Laurensberger Rennverein, organisers of the event.
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